Could the Vikings win it all?

If Teddy Bridgewater progresses in his second year, Adrian Peterson returns to form and Mike Wallace is an upgrade at WR, Minnesota could be a surprise contender next season. Super Bowl sleepers (Insider)

Vikings QB Mike Kafka has developed a pouch lined with Polartec insulation that can be worn by hunters.

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Teddy Bridgewater bulks up for season

The Vikings QB entered training camp Wednesday at 215 pounds: "I'm trying to make sure that I'm building myself up to withstand some hits that I'm going to take throughout the year and withstand the long season that's ahead of us."

Who could come out of nowhere to win it all? KC Joyner examines three teams who fit the bill, including Adrian Peterson's Vikings.

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NFL Nation Buzz: Minnesota Vikings

Ben Goessling reports on the workload the Vikings have placed on their rookies, including linebacker Eric Kendricks.

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Peterson felt rusty in first workout

Vikings RB Adrian Peterson told NFL Network's Marshall Faulk he lacked explosiveness at the start of his first team practice since last September, but later "got back into a groove." NFL rumors roundup

It says a lot about what the Vikings think of Eric Kendricks if they're considering putting him in the middle of their defense as a rookie.

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Heavy workload for Peterson?

Even with Matt Asiata and Jerrick McKinnon around, Mike Zimmer plans to give Adrian Peterson "as much (work) as he can take" this season. That should be good news for fantasy owners. NFL rumors roundup